Dhanya Ramkumar is an Indian actress and model who works in Kannada films. She started her career as an employee at PR firm in Bangalore[4] and as a fashion model.[1] She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South for her role in Ninna Sanihake. After the success in her debut movie, she got the role in Kannada movies Hide and Seek,[5] The Judgement -- See You in Court,[6] and Ella Ninagagi.[7]

Dhanya Ramkumar
Born
(1995-12-22) 22 December 1995 (age 28)[1]
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Years active2021–present
FatherRamkumar[2]
FamilyRajkumar family
AwardsFilmfare Award for Best Female Debut – Kannada (2022)[3]

Early life

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Dhanya is the grand daughter of veteran actor and one of the biggest icon of Indian cinema, Dr. Rajkumar and daughter of actor Ramkumar and Poornima. She grew up in Bangalore, Karnataka.[2] After completing her schooling pursued a B.A. degree in Mass Communication Studies from Jain University.


Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Ninna Sanihake Amrutha
2024 Hide and Seek Hasini [5][8]
The Judgement [6]
Powder Nithya
Kaalapatthar Ganga

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 67th Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – Kannada Ninna Sanihake Won [3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sharadhaa, A. (2015-03-23). "Dhanya Enters the Fashion World". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. ^ a b N,DHNS, Rakshitha M. "Girl from Rajkumar family enters films as leading lady". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  3. ^ a b "Winners List : 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  4. ^ "Did you know Dhanya Ramkumar once had a regular 9-5 job". The Times of India. 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  5. ^ a b "Exclusive: I have always wanted to do something in the thriller & mystery genre: Dhanya Ramkumar". The Times of India. 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  6. ^ a b Sharadhaa, A. (2023-04-22). "Diganth, Dhanya Ramkumar join the cast of 'The Judgement'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  7. ^ Service, Express News (2023-05-02). "Dhanya Ramkumar, Rahul Arcot to headline Kashi's romantic drama 'Ella Ninagagi'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  8. ^ "Hide And Seek Movie Review : Hide and Seek review: An engrossing crime thriller". The Times of India.
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Dhanya Ramkumar on Instagram